2006 Cobalt SS

[SledgeWS6]

Been awhile. Figured it was time to upgrade the daily to something a little nicer with some get-up and go. Picked up a 2006 Cobalt SS/SC a few months ago in Chicago. I'm actually surprised at how much I enjoy driving this car and the gas mileage isn't half bad either. Future plans include a smaller pulley (probably 2.9), injectors, tune, and a different intake. Nothing too crazy for an A to B car. Here's a few pics I grabbed, I'll upload more later.

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[Domestic Disturbance]

Get some real pics ya bum

[SledgeWS6]

Working a 55 hour week, trying to stay in shape, and being an alcoholic limits my at home internet time.

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[85XR7Project]

I got 60 hr weeks, quit bein a pussy.

[JustinS]

Always thought those would make a nice DD, good lookin car.

[Clinical]

yeah I've always wanted a SS/SC for a DD too - I test drove one once, fun little cars

[SledgeWS6]

I like it a lot. Has its get up and go, but I'm averaging 36-38mpgs crusin' 75-80 on the highway right now. Can't complain much.

[AutoMods]

I've always wanted to test drive one. I've sold some of my ls1 injectors to cobalt guys, they fit right in just need different harness connectors.

[Batwood]

ZZ Performance has been making some pretty quick Cobalts and Ions.
They pushed like 898whp on the stock 4 cylinder just to see what it could hold.

[Chase]

I like it a lot. Has its get up and go, but I'm averaging 36-38mpgs crusin' 75-80 on the highway right now. Can't complain much.



Wait... what?

Did you just say your car gets 75mpg on the highway?

[SledgeWS6]

Wait... what?

Did you just say your car gets 75mpg on the highway?

Read again. 36-38 mpg = Miles per gallon GOING 75-80 down the highway = Going 75-80 miles per hour.

[Chase]

ahh gotcha.

I saw 36-38mph cruizn' (like in town)

75-80 down the highway.


Didn't sleep much last night.

[AutoMods]

the supercharged 2.0L getting 38 mpg's ????

[SledgeWS6]

the supercharged 2.0L getting 38 mpg's ????

All day long on the highway. In DSM my daily round trip to work is about 32 miles. That's about 50/50 mixed city/hwy. I usually average 32mpgs if I'm outta the boost during acceleration for my commute. When I make my trips back to CR is when I get my 36-38 depending on wind and other weather events.

*The key is to stay outta the high-boost range for good mpgs obviously, I'm usually making about 3-5 lbs under medium load which is my usual habit.

[slow ride]

It's direct injection correct?

[SledgeWS6]

It's direct injection correct?

You are correct sir.

[Stutz]

You are correct sir.

No its not? The LNF (newer turbo 2.0) has direct injection but the LSJ (the supercharged 2.0) doesnt

[AutoMods]

I guess your doing well above average then because http://www.fueleconomy.gov (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/) says 20mpg city, 23 combined, 27 highway for the 2006 2.0 cobalt

[SledgeWS6]

I guess your doing well above average then because http://www.fueleconomy.gov (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/) says 20mpg city, 23 combined, 27 highway for the 2006 2.0 cobalt

I don't trust those websites at all. Heck, my Trans Am gets about 25 on the highway with the slush-box and I think that might be rated at 20?...of course that's not running a factory tune. When I bought it I thought I'd be happy with 30. On the drive back from Chicago I got 36 which was impressive to me at least. I've changed the oil, air filter, and plugs since I really don't trust what other people say, just to be safe.

[SledgeWS6]

No its not? The LNF (newer turbo 2.0) has direct injection but the LSJ (the supercharged 2.0) doesnt

My bad. I knew the LNF was, I just assumed the LSJ was the same.

[Drifte]

pretty high mpg, my Mountainater gets 12.

[SledgeWS6]

pretty high mpg, my Mountainater gets 12.

Kind of why I bought it, haha. I've got my 'slow' car already.